(Hong Kong, 5 February 2024) The intensified armed conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip since early October last year has resulted in over 28,000 deaths. At least 75% of the total population in Gaza...
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Hong Kong Red Cross Annual Report 2022-2023
Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world’s humanitarian network serving over 190 countries. We dedicate ourselves to...
China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Hong Kong Red Cross COVID-19 Support Hotline Nearly 40% Emergency Supplies Receivers Only Have 2 Days Or Less Food Reserves Encourage The Public To Strengthen Disaster Preparedness With "Store Up Strategy"
(Hong Kong, 14 June 2022) In response to the 5th wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) provided a series of humanitarian services to support vulnerable groups and people affected,...
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Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis is Affecting 18 Million People: Humanitarian Assistance in Dire Need; Hong Kong Red Cross Appeals to Support Immediate Emergency Response
(Hong Kong, 29 March 2022) Ukraine is facing a humanitarian crisis that continues to develop every day and the situation is increasingly desperate. An estimated 18 million people is expected to be...
China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Provide Humanitarian Services in Response to the 5th Wave of Pandemic Hong Kong Red Cross Set Up COVID-19 Support Hotline
Provide Humanitarian Services in Response to the 5th Wave of Pandemic HKRC Set Up COVID-19 Support Hotline Offers Latest COVID-19 Measures and Health Information, Psychological Support, Social...
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Hong Kong Red Cross Annual Report 2020-2021
Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world’s humanitarian network serving over 190 countries. We dedicate ourselves to...
China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Hong Kong Red Cross Releases Result of "Public Resilience Survey" and Appeals to Individuals and Institutions to Develop Disaster Preparedness Plan As 75% Households Are Not Prepared for Disasters
(Hong Kong, 15October, 2021) Hong Kong has experienced different types of disasters and emergencies in recent years. To review Risk Perception, Level of Readiness and Level of Confidence of Hong...
Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Qinghai Province with Thousands of People Affected Hong Kong Red Cross Mobilizes Support for People in Urgent Needs
(Hong Kong, 28 May 2021) A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit the Qinghai Province, China on last Saturday (22 May). As of 25 May, 18 injuries have been reported, and over 23,000 affected people have been...
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Newsletter of the Hong Kong Red Cross December 2019, Issue 93: Disaster Preparedness in the Community
Disaster Preparedness in the Community Launched by the United Nations, the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) has been held on 13 October since 2009 to call for global attention to the...
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Hong Kong Red Cross Annual Report 2018-2019
For over 150 years, the Red Cross emblem has received universal recognition as a symbol of giving help, protection and relief to people in crises. The use of the emblem is legally protected...
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Hong Kong Red Cross Annual Report 2017-2018
Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world’s humanitarian network operating in 191 countries. We dedicate...
Indonesia: Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption and Sunda Strait Tsunami 2018: Information Bulletin 2
Situation Update A tsunami hit the coasts of the Sunda Strait of Indonesia on 22 December 2018. The provinces of Banten and Lampung from both sides of the Strait are reportedly most affected. ...
Indonesia: Mount Anak Krakatau Eruption and Sunda Strait Tsunami 2018: Information Bulletin 1
Situation Update A tsunami with waves of 30-90 cm hit the coast of the Sunda Strait of Indonesia on 22 December 2018 local time in the evening. The districts of Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung...
Nigeria Floods 2018: Work Report 1
Situation Update Continuous heavy rainfall since July reached its peak in late September, causing severe and extensive flooding in 34 out of 36 states in Nigeria. Two major rivers, the Niger River...
Indonesia Sulawesi earthquakes and tsunami lead to huge damage. People affected are in urgent need of humanitarian support. Hong Kong Red Cross appeals for donation for relief operations
(Hong Kong, 3 Oct 2018) Sets of powerful earthquakes have struck off Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami in the area, over a thousand people has lost their...
Indonesia Earthquakes & Tsunami 2018: Work Report 1
Situation Update A strong earthquake of Richter scale magnitude 7.4 (scale of earthquake confirmed by the Government of Indonesia. Record by the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System shows...
Typhoon Mangkhut 2018 - Philippines: Work Report 1
Situation Update On 15 September, a Category 4 Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall on Baggao municipality of Cagayan province, situated on the northern part of the Philippines. After sweeping through the...
China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Hong Kong Hit by Strong Typhoon Mangkhut: Hong Kong Red Cross provides emergency relief and psychological support service to affected citizens with volunteer support
(Hong Kong, 18 September 2018) Hong Kong was just hit by the strong typhoon Mangkhut, and the community is seriously damaged by the disaster. Before the typhoon struck Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Red...
Typhoon Mangkhut 2018 - Philippines: Information Bulletin 1
Situation Update Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in early morning local time on Baggao municipality of Cagayan province, situated on the northern part of the Philippines. According to the Philippine...
Guatemala Volcanic Eruption Work Report 1
Situation On June 3 2018, the Fuego volcano in southern Guatemala violently erupted and caused widespread destruction and loss of lives, as ash, lava and pyroclastic flow from the volcano covered the...